Why not see if you cannot source a used one? I would ask

I love the BV10 i'm sure in today's recession, you can negotiate a discount!!!

I'm particually impressed with Bang & Olufsen of Hampstead, London.  Joe really seems to know his stuff and come's across as a top guy. Normally I run a mile from sales people but, he's a good guy!

I agree 100%, I've dealt with some of the other dealers in London and I have nothing but praise for the team in Hampstead.  It doesn't matter if you spend a few pounds or far more, they treat you exactly the same way.  I know because I started out spending only a few pounds.

Ask if there are any ex-display or second life TV's available.

Hi,

With my purchase on my BV10 i have negotiated acceptable discount. I purchased in December, 2 months after a 7000SEK / 800 Euro 'promotion' stopped. The dealer and I ended up with a discount in the same range.

When purchased it would be good to have a fixed agreement on installment. My BS9000 (in Holland) was installed with no extra costs and needed 3 guys for 4 hours (!) because of cabelling and such. Now for the BV10 I had 2 hours free installation and homedelivery. Nevertheless was the final installation bill around 3500 SEK / 400euro. Especially the HDMI cables where expensive. Appereantly the DVD-player and STB standard HDMI cables where not good enough 😮  I was surprised, but on the other hand have (again) all the cables been put away nicely, the installation guy came alone.

Foremost, take the dealer that you feel best connected with and hopefully you will make you'r dreampuchase.

Andrew,

If I was you, as you are seriously interested in the TV, ask for a home demonstration.

This will have 2 benefits for you;

1. To see if the TV performs to your satisfaction in your own enviroment.

2. You will also have a demonstration of what  the dealers customer service is like (just as important as price IMHO).

Look forward to hearing the results of your quest, feel sure you'll just love the beoVision 10.

When I bought my BV8-40 and later a BV8-32 the technician of my dealer came to my home and stayed till everything was as I wished. He linked BS + BL + DVB-S + Bluray Player. All controlled with PUC. 

They did not charge anything for additional cables or installation. It was part of their customer service. I expect this as normal when buying a high end product.

I received a 10% discount for BV8-40 and 20% for BV8-32 cause this was the demonstration unit hanging in their shop.

The shop is in Austria.

Point out to the dealer that in Germany buying a Beovision 10 before 15 July gets you a Beosound 8 thrown in for free. This may help you negotiate some sort of deal.

regards

Tim

WOW TIM!!! If they had that offer on BV10 in the UK, i'd buy one NOW!!!